How to buy a Cheap Old Truck..........and NOT get Ripped off

Trucks are priced higher than ever right now! So how do you get a good used truck for a reasonable price without getting ripped off? Today we'll look at how to evaluate buying an older used truck and what to look for so you don't make a bad decision or end up buying junk!

[bduncan]

We bought a truck one time and in the inspection discovered the air conditioner did not work. We asked for a reduction in price and they lowered about $1, 000, which was a considerable amount since they were only asking about $3, 500 in the first place. On our way home with our new truck, we realized it was due to a blown fuse. Thanks, Dave. All of your videos are very entertaining and useful.

[wisconsinwoodsman]

Be great to see a series on how you restore this truck to a safe, nominal driving state. Tracking the costs of parts and tools needed would be nice too.

[hillbillywisdom]

$500 truck
$600 for new tires
$700 for parts to fix everything else.
One week total part time labor replacing defective parts.
Definitely costs less than 2 monthly payments on a brand new truck.
Be Blessed.

[j.danaclark]

Inline 6 is a HUGE selling feature in those trucks. Nearly indestructible and good on fuel, backed by a 5 speed, perfection. Everything else I can fix....but I'm a mechanic.

[rentcda]

Dave is the kind of guy we all wish we had as our neighbor.
The kind of guy who just stop what he's doing to help you out and makes sure you're ok.
Thanks Dave!

[NewLife-qjmx]

I was doing a roof for a woman and I asked one day "what are you gonna do with that old truck out in that field?" She said "if you can get it outta there, you can have it"
Same truck as this 😏

[shawnr]

Excellent information.

As far as costs go.
New Truck $50, 000.

Old Truck $2000.
Spend an additional amount money.
Repair and replace the brake system. Especially the rear brakes most people never worked on them.
Drain and replace the brake fluid.
New plugs, wires, rotor and rotor cap.
Replace hoses and belts
Use an engine oil treatment of your choice. I like SeaFoam.
Then change the oil and filter.
Check the oil in the rear end.
Check the transmission fluid.
If it is low add a transmission additive for no slip etc.

Put a new battery on it.

Check the terminals and wires replace as needed.

Spending an extra thousand or so doing all this will cut down on unexpected breakdowns.

[weswest]

Catches on fires and explodes, I’m dying at the random humor at the end 🤣

[bigtransitadventures]

This couldn’t have come at a better time, I’m looking for a truck at the moment, I’d like to find me a 90’s ford 4x4, I’m down state here in Michigan and the salt eats em up. I don’t mind it being rusty or banged up, but just want a reliable truck for hailing to our property . Thanks for sharing 👍🏻🇺🇸

[skillywompa]

I have purchased my share of older vehicles and I have to say that this is the best, most realistic video of what someone should go through when buying a used car that I have ever seen. By the same token, it's good to know what others are looking for when you are selling a vehicle so you can make some simple repairs to get the best return on your investment and this video does that as well. Nicely done!

[johnweaver]

Mechanical locking hubs-winning. Also on this particular truck it has one of the easiest Heater Cores to change in all my years of turning Wrenches. The only part that scare me on this truck is the remaining life of the hard lines (fuel, brakes.) All easily repairable. I agree about the Spring Perches, Body Mounts, and Frame condition. If they are extremely damaged, consider your options carefully. Rust never

[erintobler]

So much wisdom here! Given the crazy prices for new pickups, this video is worth more than it's weight in gold!

[TrailerYacht]

Love your work Dave. I am listening. I might not have the flashest, newest, most computerised super-truck either - but like you - I HAVE LAND . . . . . Seriously - you & Brooke are heroes. Thank you both for sharing your philosophy.

[j.danaclark]

Boy! I thought we were rust prone here, but you guys took that to a whole new level.

[deanbarr]

Good sound advice Dave. The last brand new vehicle I purchased from a dealership was way back in 1986. I've learnt over the years that if you know what to look for, you can find a very reliable used vehicle and save tens of thousands of dollars.

[bobashmore]

Timely video for me, Dave. Thanks! My '02 Camry got flattened by a hillside full of trees on New Years Eve, true story. I had loaned it to my son because his car threw it's transmission and the wife and I have a nice ten year old mini van, I work from home, she's not working right now, so no hardship to us to help him out. He even parked it in his garage to keep it safe. Everything worked on that Camry, not a single thing wrong with it. On NYE here in Kentucky we had a major ice and wind storm, his house is at the bottom of a cliff. All the trees came down from the top of the cliff right onto his garage and the back of his house. Fortunately only cosmetic damage to the house but the garage was flattened, with my car in it. Funniest part of the story, once they cut down far enough to get to the car it was about half of it's normal height, but still started and drove out of the mess of trees onto the flat bed that hauled it away. Since our 4 wheel pick up got rear ended last Summer we have really wanted another one, so we decided to get one instead of another car. Hence how timely this video is for me. Another awesome video, thanks again.

[FeralCatSanctuary]

I have absolutely no idea what you are talking about in most of this video! As a 78-year-old female, I missed out on that education. But, I am about to go out on the road by myself for the rest of my life (whatever is left of it) and so I do know I have got to learn something about how a truck runs. Your videos are always so easy to watch and so informative. Thanks for this video. So nice to see you again, I have missed your videos.

[natewarner]

This is super helpful for folks looking at older and older vehicles. Well done, and thanks.

[willschultz]

This is a very well done video and well put together! Great for a novice who is looking for a cheap truck ! You cover many things alot of people dont think about 👍

[paulhoskins]

I had the same truck, only mine was a standard cab with an 8' bed. Inline 6, 5-speed, dual fuel tanks, 4x4. Look forward to seeing you use this one. You are obviously very knowledgeable.